# West End (Westminster ward)

West End is an electoral ward of the London borough of the City of Westminster, in the United Kingdom.
The ward has existed since elections to Westminster City Council that took place on 4 May 1978. It is named after the West End of London, which covers a wider area of inner West London.
It lies in the east of the borough and since 2022 broadly covers the neighbourhoods of Mayfair, Soho, Marylebone immediately north of Oxford Street and the section of Fitzrovia in Westminster. The boundaries of the ward were revised in 2002 and 2022. From 1978 it returned two councillors and since 2002 has returned three.
For elections to Parliament, West End is part of the Cities of London and Westminster constituency.
Notable former councillors for the ward include Nick Boles, MP for Grantham and Stamford from 2010 to 2019, and journalist Glenys Roberts.

## List of councillors

| Term | Councillor | Party |
| 1978–1990 | Lois Peltz | Ind. Residents |
| 1978–1982 | Gordon Viner | Ind. Residents |
| 1982–1998 | David Avery | Conservative |
| 1990–1998 | Peter Martindale | Conservative |
| 1998–2002 | Nick Boles | Conservative |
| 1998–1999 | Richard Stirling-Gibb | Conservative |
| 1998–2018 | Glenys Roberts | Conservative |
| 2002–2009 | Ian Wilder | Conservative |
| 2002–2006 | John Cox | Conservative |
| 2006–2014 | Frixos Tombolis | Conservative |
| 2009–2022 | Jonathan Glanz | Conservative |
| 2014–2018 | Paul Church | Conservative |
| 2018–2022 | Tim Barnes | Conservative |
| 2024–present | Tim Barnes | Conservative |
| 2018–2022 | Pancho Lewis | Labour |
| 2022–present | Paul Fisher | Labour |
| 2022–present | Patrick Lilley | Labour |
| 2022–2024 | Jessica Toale | Labour |

## Summary

Councillors elected by party at each general borough election.
* Conservative
* Residents
* Labour

## Westminster council elections since 2022

There was a revision of ward boundaries in Westminster in 2022. Still principally made up of Soho and Mayfair, the part north of Oxford Street was reduced and now takes in only the streets of Marylebone immediately north of it and the section of Fitzrovia in Westminster.
The population of the ward at the 2021 Census (using 2022 boundaries) was 11,243.

### 2024 by-election

The by-election took place on 19 September 2024, following the resignation of Jessica Toale. It took place on the same day as the by-election in Harrow Road ward.
2024 West End by-election :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes |
| | Conservative | Tim Barnes | 627 |
| | Labour | Fiona Parker | 489 |
| | Green | Rajiv Sinha | 94 |
| | Liberal Democrats | Phillip Kerle | 74 |
| Turnout | Turnout | Turnout | |
| | Conservative gain from Labour | Conservative gain from Labour | Swing |

### 2022 election

The election took place on 5 May 2022.
2022 Westminster City Council election: West End (3) :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes |
| | Labour | Paul Fisher | 1,158 |
| | Labour | Patrick Lilley | 1,111 |
| | Labour | Jessica Toale | 1,111 |
| | Conservative | Tim Barnes | 961 |
| | Conservative | Julie Redmond | 923 |
| | Conservative | Eoghain Murphy | 913 |
| | Liberal Democrats | Sophie Taylor | 264 |
| | Liberal Democrats | George Coelho | 207 |
| | Liberal Democrats | Jonah Weisz | 158 |
| Turnout | Turnout | Turnout | 2365 |
| | Labour hold | Labour hold | Swing |
| | Labour gain from Conservative | Labour gain from Conservative | Swing |
| | Labour gain from Conservative | Labour gain from Conservative | Swing |

## 2002–2022 Westminster council elections

There was a revision of ward boundaries in Westminster in 2002. Councillors representing West End increased from two to three.
The boundary to the south with St James's ward was Shaftesbury Avenue, Piccadilly, and Hyde Park Corner. The boundary to the west with Knightsbridge & Belgravia ward was Park Lane. The boundary to the north with Bryanston and Dorset Square ward was Oxford Street and with Marylebone High Street ward was Oxford Street, Vere Street, Henrietta Place, Cavendish Square, Harley Street, and New Cavendish Street. The boundary with the London Borough of Camden was Cleveland Street, Goodge Street, Charlotte Place, Rathbone Street, Charlotte Street, Rathbone Place, Gresse Street, Hanway Street, Tottenham Court Road and Charing Cross Road.

### 2018 election

The election took place on 3 May 2018.
2018 Westminster City Council election: West End (3) :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes |
| | Conservative | Tim Barnes | 990 |
| | Labour | Pancho Lewis | 984 |
| | Conservative | Jonathan Glanz | 973 |
| | Labour | Patrick Lilley | 947 |
| | Labour | Caroline Saville | 927 |
| | Conservative | Hillary Su | 868 |
| | Campaign Against Pedestrianisation of Oxford Street | Ronald Whelan | 291 |
| | Green | Minne Fry | 188 |
| | Liberal Democrats | Sophie Taylor | 178 |
| | Liberal Democrats | Florian Chevoppe-Verdier | 142 |
| | Liberal Democrats | Alan Ravenscroft | 127 |
| Turnout | Turnout | Turnout | |
| | Conservative hold | Conservative hold | Swing |
| | Labour gain from Conservative | Labour gain from Conservative | Swing |
| | Conservative hold | Conservative hold | Swing |

### 2014 election

The election took place on 22 May 2014.
2014 Westminster City Council election: West End (3) :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes |
| | Conservative | Paul Church | 1,027 |
| | Conservative | Glenys Roberts | 914 |
| | Conservative | Jonathan Glanz | 865 |
| | Labour | Katherine Cook | 453 |
| | Labour | Michael Dumigan | 435 |
| | Labour | Damian Dewhirst | 393 |
| | Independent | Andrew Murray | 347 |
| | Green | Anton De Beristain Humphrey | 309 |
| | Liberal Democrats | A. Ravenscroft | 152 |
| | Liberal Democrats | S. Sperry | 145 |
| Turnout | Turnout | Turnout | |
| | Conservative hold | Conservative hold | Swing |
| | Conservative hold | Conservative hold | Swing |
| | Conservative hold | Conservative hold | Swing |

### 2010 election

The election on 6 May 2010 took place on the same day as the United Kingdom general election.
2010 Westminster City Council election: West End (3) :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Conservative | Jonathan Glanz | 1,648 | 17.9 |
| | Conservative | Glenys Roberts | 1,557 | 17 |
| | Conservative | Frixos Tombolis | 1,383 | 15 |
| | Labour | David Bieda | 813 | 8.9 |
| | Liberal Democrats | Ian Steers | 690 | 7.5 |
| | Labour | Damian Dewhirst | 686 | 7.4 |
| | Labour | Ann Pettifor | 657 | 7.2 |
| | Liberal Democrats | Stephanie Taylor | 641 | 7 |
| | Liberal Democrats | Paul Morris | 574 | 6.2 |
| | Green | Cassandra Scott-Planer | 429 | 4.7 |
| | English Democrat | Frank Roseman | 107 | 1.2 |
| Majority | Majority | Majority | 570 | |
| Turnout | Turnout | Turnout | | |
| | Conservative hold | Conservative hold | Swing | |
| | Conservative hold | Conservative hold | Swing | |
| | Conservative hold | Conservative hold | Swing | |

### 2009 by-election

The by-election took place on 8 October 2009, following the death of Ian Wilder.
West End by-election, 8 October 2009 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes |
| | Conservative | Jonathan Glanz | 526 |
| | Labour | D. Dewhurst | 169 |
| | Liberal Democrats | C. Gonzalez | 108 |
| | Green | T. Smith | 62 |
| Turnout | Turnout | Turnout | |
| | Conservative hold | Conservative hold | Swing |

### 2006 election

The election took place on 4 May 2006.
2006 Westminster City Council election: West End (3) :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| | Conservative | Glenys Roberts | 1,011 | 20.7 | |
| | Conservative | Ian Wilder | 958 | 19.6 | |
| | Conservative | Frixos Tombolis | 883 | 18.1 | |
| | Labour | David Bieda | 379 | 7.8 | |
| | Labour | Damian Dewhurst | 298 | 6.1 | |
| | Liberal Democrats | Morag Beattie | 275 | 5.6 | |
| | Green | Tristan Smith | 271 | 5.5 | |
| | Liberal Democrats | Ian Steers | 263 | 5.4 | |
| | Labour | Alon Or-Bach | 261 | 5.3 | |
| | Liberal Democrats | Mark Blackburn | 219 | 4.5 | |
| | UKIP | Colin Merton | 67 | 1.4 | |
| Majority | Majority | Majority | 504 | | |
| Turnout | Turnout | Turnout | 4,885 | 25.8 | +2.4 |
| | Conservative hold | Conservative hold | Swing | | |
| | Conservative hold | Conservative hold | Swing | | |
| | Conservative hold | Conservative hold | Swing | | |

### 2002 election

The election took place on 2 May 2002.
2002 Westminster City Council election: West End (3) :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| | Conservative | Glenys Roberts | 949 | | |
| | Conservative | Ian Wilder | 938 | | |
| | Conservative | John Cox | 919 | | |
| | Labour | David Bieda | 409 | | |
| | Labour | Harold Brookstone | 340 | | |
| | Labour | Richard Hearnden | 214 | | |
| | Liberal Democrats | Michael Pepperrell | 198 | | |
| | Liberal Democrats | Ian Steers | 191 | | |
| | Liberal Democrats | Susan Kendrick | 182 | | |
| Majority | Majority | Majority | 510 | | |
| Turnout | Turnout | Turnout | 6,726 | 23.4 | |
| | Conservative win (new boundaries) | Conservative win (new boundaries) | Conservative win (new boundaries) | Conservative win (new boundaries) | Conservative win (new boundaries) |
| | Conservative win (new boundaries) | Conservative win (new boundaries) | Conservative win (new boundaries) | Conservative win (new boundaries) | Conservative win (new boundaries) |
| | Conservative win (new boundaries) | Conservative win (new boundaries) | Conservative win (new boundaries) | Conservative win (new boundaries) | Conservative win (new boundaries) |

## 1978–2002 Westminster council elections

The ward of West End was created for the 1978 London borough council elections, returning two councillors. It was part of the City of London and Westminster South UK Parliament constituency. For elections to the Greater London Council it was part of the City of London and Westminster South electoral division until 1986.

### 1999 by-election

The by-election took place on 24 June 1999, following the resignation of Richard Stirling-Gibb.
West End by-election, 24 June 1999 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes |
| | Conservative | Glenys Roberts | 520 |
| | Labour | W. Ho | 160 |
| | Liberal Democrats | R. O'Brien | 114 |
| Turnout | Turnout | Turnout | |
| | Conservative hold | Conservative hold | Swing |

### 1998 election

The election on 7 May 1998 coincided with the 1998 Greater London Authority referendum.
1998 Westminster City Council election: West End (2) :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes |
| | Conservative | Nick Boles | 739 |
| | Conservative | Richard Stirling-Gibb | 582 |
| | Independent | Peter Martindale | 564 |
| | Labour | David Bieda | 273 |
| | Liberal Democrats | R. O'Brien | 208 |
| | Labour | W. Ho | 160 |
| | Liberal Democrats | B. Silver | 153 |
| Turnout | Turnout | Turnout | |
| | Conservative hold | Conservative hold | Swing |
| | Conservative hold | Conservative hold | Swing |

### 1994 election

The election took place on 5 May 1994.
1994 Westminster City Council election: West End (2) :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes |
| | Conservative | David Avery | 869 |
| | Conservative | Peter Martindale | 821 |
| | Liberal Democrats | R. Rawlinson | 339 |
| | Liberal Democrats | M. Dumigan | 318 |
| | Labour | H. Brookstone | 255 |
| | Labour | M. Harley | 223 |
| Turnout | Turnout | Turnout | |
| | Conservative hold | Conservative hold | Swing |
| | Conservative hold | Conservative hold | Swing |

### 1990 election

The election took place on 3 May 1990.
1990 Westminster City Council election: West End (2) :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes |
| | Conservative | David Avery | 1,028 |
| | Conservative | Peter Martindale | 921 |
| | Ind. Residents | Lois Peltz | 564 |
| | Ind. Residents | M. Bennett | 434 |
| | Labour | P. Gamble | 237 |
| | Labour | A. Pink | 227 |
| Turnout | Turnout | Turnout | |
| | Conservative hold | Conservative hold | Swing |
| | Conservative hold | Conservative hold | Swing |

### 1986 election

The election took place on 8 May 1986.
1986 Westminster City Council election: West End (2) :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes |
| | Ind. Residents | Lois Peltz | 707 |
| | Conservative | David Avery | 659 |
| | Ind. Residents | M. Lothian | 569 |
| | Conservative | A. Barker | 565 |
| | Labour | S. Thomas | 131 |
| | Labour | R. Anstess | 117 |
| Turnout | Turnout | Turnout | |
| | Ind. Residents hold | Ind. Residents hold | Swing |
| | Conservative hold | Conservative hold | Swing |

### 1982 election

The election took place on 6 May 1982.
1982 Westminster City Council election: West End (2) :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes |
| | Conservative | David Avery | 783 |
| | Ind. Residents | Lois Peltz | 748 |
| | Conservative | J. Chambers | 704 |
| | Ind. Residents | M. Lothian | 641 |
| | Labour | W. Hardy | 124 |
| | Labour | S. Thomas | 119 |
| Turnout | Turnout | Turnout | |
| | Conservative gain from Ind. Residents | Conservative gain from Ind. Residents | Swing |
| | Ind. Residents hold | Ind. Residents hold | Swing |

### 1978 election

The election took place on 4 May 1978.
1978 Westminster City Council election: West End (2) :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| | Ind. Residents | Lois Peltz | 927 | | |
| | Ind. Residents | Gordon Viner | 892 | | |
| | Conservative | T. Seear | 837 | | |
| | Conservative | J. Wells | 791 | | |
| | Labour | M. Cavalla | 140 | | |
| | Labour | A. Kahn | 140 | | |
| Turnout | Turnout | Turnout | | | |
| | Ind. Residents win (new seat) | Ind. Residents win (new seat) | Ind. Residents win (new seat) | Ind. Residents win (new seat) | Ind. Residents win (new seat) |
| | Ind. Residents win (new seat) | Ind. Residents win (new seat) | Ind. Residents win (new seat) | Ind. Residents win (new seat) | Ind. Residents win (new seat) |